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People are lonely. Small steps in your community can make a difference

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One in 5 adults in the United States reported feeling loneliness “a lot of the day yesterday ,” according to Gallup data.

Loneliness in the U.S. is an epidemic, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said last year .

Even small daily interactions with strangers in a coffee shop can help boost your mood.

The root of such social anxiety is self-judgment, Saltz said.

It's important to ensure you are practicing good habits when you are feeling lonely.

Social media may seem like a quick fix, but it often leaves people feeling more isolated.

Your relationship with yourself also continues to be important, even when you feel lonely.

If your feelings of loneliness are affecting your ability to sleep, eat and do anything fun, she said.

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